By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise which started yesterday, Monday, June 16, 2025, and is expected to run until Friday, June 27, 2025.
The exercise is part of intensified efforts to recover outstanding debts owed to the power distributor by various categories of customers, including residential, commercial, industrial, and government institutions such as Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
As part of this rigorous operation, ECG has already taken significant actions to enforce compliance. One of the most high-profile developments was the disconnection of power supply to the Weija Water Treatment Plant operated by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) over an outstanding debt of GH¢100 million. The disconnection, though controversial, highlights ECG’s strong resolve to ensure customers fulfill their financial commitments.
Similarly, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has also been affected. The ECG task force stormed the premises of the state broadcaster and disconnected electricity over non-payment of long-standing bills.
In addition to pursuing unpaid bills, ECG has uncovered substantial cases of electricity theft. At Rehoboth Estate in Kweiman, nearly 100 households were found to be illegally connected to the national grid. As a result, ECG disconnected power to the entire estate, prompting mixed reactions from residents.
“I have had my meter for about a year. If you’re disconnecting power to the community, I shouldn’t be affected,” a resident of Rehoboth Estate lamented. However, ECG officials maintained that the widespread nature of the illegal connections necessitated a total disconnection to investigate and resolve the issue.
In Dodowa, officials caught a resident in the act of removing cables in an attempt to hide an illegal connection. This incident further exposes the depth of power theft challenges ECG faces across the country.
The current campaign is not just about collecting debts but also about restoring discipline and accountability within the power distribution system. ECG has emphasized that the mobilization effort will continue across all regions until all defaulters comply. The company is urging all customers to settle their arrears promptly to avoid service interruptions and possible legal action.
As the nationwide operation continues, ECG reminds the public that maintaining a stable and efficient electricity supply is a collective responsibility one that requires timely payment and honesty from all consumers.
